The Nigerian Inquirer

Nigeria Hotel Association president Patrick Anyanwu has warned hoteliers that sheltering criminals or internet fraud suspects will attract sanctions, including possible shutdown.

April 17, 2026

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Nigeria among 117 countries without a confirmed US ambassador, State Department records show

Nigeria is among 117 countries without a Senate-confirmed US ambassador, according to a State Department document published April 8, reflecting a sweeping diplomatic gap under Trump.

April 17, 2026

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Twin brother’s midnight call went silent as Boko Haram killed Brig. Gen. Braimah in Benishiekh

Brig. Gen. Oseni Braimah was speaking with his twin brother in the United Kingdom when Boko Haram struck the Benishiekh base, cutting the call dead.

April 17, 2026

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IMF warns Nigerians of tougher times ahead as food, transport costs climb and debt rises

The IMF warned Nigerians face tougher near-term conditions from rising food and transport costs, even as the country's oil grades trade above $113 per barrel.

April 17, 2026

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Nigeria’s Inflation Edges Up to 15.38% in March After Year of Decline

KEY POINTS Headline inflation rose to 15.38% in March 2026, its first increase in...

April 16, 2026

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Plateau Government Eases Curfew in Jos North as Security Situation Improves

KEY POINTS Plateau State reduced the Jos North curfew to 7:00 p.m. – 5:00...

April 16, 2026

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Agboola Ajayi Declares 2027 Senate Bid

KEY POINTS Ajayi declares 2027 Senate bid, citing extensive political experience across all levels...

April 16, 2026

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NCDC warns 10 Nigerian states of imminent cholera outbreak as floods loom

Nigeria's disease control agency has placed 10 states on high alert for cholera, warning that incoming floods could rapidly accelerate transmission across vulnerable communities

April 16, 2026

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ACF declares Nigeria’s security crisis a ‘state of war’ as Boko Haram kills six soldiers in Borno

The Arewa Consultative Forum declared Nigeria's security crisis a full-scale state of war, even as Boko Haram killed six soldiers in a fresh Borno attack.

April 16, 2026